The Lagos State Police has arrested
three domestic workers for allegedly stealing their boss's N15.5million.
The suspects, Wisdom Chilekwe,
Blessing Obat and Lawrence Essien were arrested separately while allegedly
fleeing with the money.
The incident occurred on April 28,
at 94B, Carlton Gate Estate, Chevron Drive, Lekki, Lagos.
One Amuche was said to have brought
the money home because he wanted to carry out a business transaction the
following day. Two of the suspects, the
chef and house help, allegedly stole the bag containing the money from where it
was kept.
They were allegedly savoring the
loot, when Essien, the driver, caught them. To ensure he keeps his mouth shut,
Essien was given N6.5million. Essien was said to have sent N200,000 to his wife
at Akwa Ibom State to make preparations for his arrival.
On his way to Akwa Ibom with the
balance of the money, Essien was arrested and the money recovered.
The Lagos State Commissioner of
Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, refused to give the full names of the owner of the
money or the amount taken. He however, confirmed that N9million was recovered from
the Chef and housemaid, totaling about N15.5million.
Owoseni said: “Investigation is
ongoing. The suspects would be prosecuted. We have also arrested five pupils of
Ireti Secondary School, Ikoyi, who allegedly sexually assaulted some teenaged secondary
school girls. The pupils would be arraigned today (Wednesday). They are
underage and would likely be taken to juvenile remand homes. We urge parents to
be mindful of the things their wards do.”
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